Ponnagaram(1980)
Ponnagaram is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by K.S. Madhangan in his directorial debut. The film stars Sarath Babu and Shoba in lead roles. It is produced by True Films. The story is set in a fictional village where gold determines social status and personal worth. The narrative follows a poor young man's struggle to marry the woman he loves against the wishes of her wealthy, gold-obsessed father. The film uses music and song sequences to advance the emotional arc of its characters. It explores the destructive nature of greed and the enduring power of love. The movie was released on January 1, 1980 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- K. S. Madhangan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 0
Storyline
A poor but honest young man falls in love with a woman from a wealthy family. Her father, who worships gold, refuses to let them marry. The young man must find a way to prove his worth and overcome the father's greed to win his true love.
“Gold can't buy love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ponnagaram
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Sarath Babu (9 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Shobha (4 films together), Sankar Ganesh & K. S. Madhangan (3 films together), and Sarath Babu & Shobha (2 films together).